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The gathering would be at F7 Markaz, Saturday Dec 10, 2016. Time: 6:30 pm. Everyone who is reading this is cordially invited. Thanks.

In regular non inverted beams, the negative steel of slab rests on the upper portion of beam which is in compression and hence fully available for end bearing load of slab. But in inverted beams, this negative steel rests on the lower portion of beam which is in tension (in middle span) and hence will be having flexural cracks (though up to minor crack widths), I m amazed if this cracking affects the bearing strength in any way.

Let's do it then. I would suggest Saturday (Dec 10) evening at 6:00 pm. What would be a good location? Thanks.

Umar Bhai! In my opinion, this gathering must take place, even if it turns out to be a meeting of a few members only. Because It will help introduce the forum members to each other as well as to the moderators available at the gathering. For making the arrangement and knowing the anticipated number of participants, you may announce the date, time & venue of the gathering and ask the forum members to confirm their availability for the occasion, at least 24 hours before the gathering time. I am sure, response would be much better this time, compared to the previous one. Moreover, a WhatsApp group may also be created, in order to develop direct communication between the Forum members. Regards.

Would do.

Please see the attached image; Full pdf here: https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/sites/default/files/detailing_of_reinforcement_in_concrete_structures_28_aug_2012.pdf